Faith-based Life Coaching and Affirmations

Introduction

• Speaker: Irsan (Faith-based Life Coach)
• Purpose: Make spirituality relevant and applicable, clarify spiritual paths, and support rediscovery of the spiritual dimension of religion.

The Importance of Spirituality

• Spirituality encompasses every aspect of our lives.
• Proper understanding and practice of spirituality improve life quality and lead to success in this life and the next.

Topic: Affirmations

• Other terms: Self-talk, auto-suggestion.
• Purpose: Restructure belief systems influenced by the world's erroneous, problematic, and limiting beliefs.
• Process: Reprogram the mind using affirmations to express positive beliefs.
• Scientific Basis: Neuroplasticity - the brain's ability to change its neural connections through thoughts.

Examples of Affirmations

• Self-worth: I am worthy, I am deserving, I am loved.
• General Positive Affirmations: The universe supports me, the universe conspires in my favor.
• Emphasis on the 'I am' structure because it addresses core identity and promotes empowerment.

Affirmations and Faith

Can Believers Use Affirmations?

• Answer: Yes, and they must be used properly.
• Quranic Basis: Affirmations align with reciting and affirming the truth in the Quran.
• Practice: Daily prayers involve reciting Quranic verses, which are affirmations of truth based on Allah's teachings.
• Purpose: Continual reprogramming to cleanse the mind from fear and unbelief towards faith and truth.

Effective Use for Believers

• Foundations: Should be based on truth and Allah.
• Examples:
  • Allah is merciful, generous, forgiving, loving, kind, patient.
  • Allah supports, protects, provides, and is the source of all goodness and healing.
  • Affirmations should connect personal worth and value to Allah.

Spiritual Path and Identity

• Key Idea: Understanding oneself through recognition of Allah's attributes and teachings.
• Consequences: Forgetting Allah leads to self-forgetfulness, whereas remembrance leads to peace and purpose.
• Effective Affirmations: Should reinforce one's identity as a servant and believer in God.

Summary Points on Affirmations

• Essential Nature: Affirmations are essential, not optional, in faith practice.
• Foundation of Truth: Must be based on Allah, not the self.
• Daily Practice: Integral to daily prayers and the believer's spiritual routine.

Additional Resources

• Islamic Meditation Program: Week-based course including relaxation, affirming truth, and visualization.
• Link: Available in the video's description.

Closing Remarks

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• Blessing: Pray for guidance, support, and success for all viewers.
• Ending Note: Peace and blessings be upon you.